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• Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:02:20 -0800
  ...Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question > The gray and black wire coming from the ignition switch is indeed the > "key in ignition" circuit...
• 1980 Westy ignition quits
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:37:51 -0700
  ...1980 Westy ignition quits > > > >> I'm in Lincoln City Oregon on vacation till September. We've been > >>all over the place, Olympic Peninsula, Seattle...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
  ...Actually, Digifant is a slightly simpler version of the Bosch Motronic system. VW did not integrate the ignition -- Bosch did and VW took this...
• Rev Limiter?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:54:25 -0500
  I could have sworn my '86 had a factory rev-limiter built into the Digifant system. It cut fuel delivery or ignition or something...
• Re: Engine Computer Software Glitch???
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 26 May 2001 15:17:56 -0700
  Sync miss was a problem I remember happening with early electronic ignition systems that would affect a narrow range of RPM(did I say...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:49:46 -0800
  ...Bosch Hall Ignition unless you upgrade to a high performance MSD system that would be compatible with Digijet or Digifant FI system, which I...
• Re: Crane XR700 ignition system question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:35 -0800
  ...Best ignition system IMHO. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914...
• Distributor Modification
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 23:42:27 -0600
  ...Most Waser Boxers come stock with electronic ignition but us air cooled guys are still running the 1932 version of point set ignition systems...
• Weber help anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 20:51:53 EDT
  ...Immediately go thru entire ignition system(been having troubles) but all is perfecto with ignition. Points are new, gapped, dwell at 50, timing at...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:00:20 -0700
  ...even shut. > Bounces back open..... > Key in the ignition - Tranny to neutral, turn switch - system hot, pause > - turn switch to engage starter. Starter engages...
• Re: 84 Running rich
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 00:37:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have replaced everything in my fuel system and most of the things in the ignition system. Still runs like a Jack Rabbit when...
• Re: Won't Start After Being Off for +1 min.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:25:37 EST
  ...With luck (some luck), you will NOT have spark and you can then direct your attention to the ignition system. In my experience, a...
• Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:55:58 -0500
  ...I had new plugs installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Q's about install of cruise control syst
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 13:49:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...The system detects engine RPM from the negative side of the ignition coil, therefor no speed sensor or magnet sensors. Evidently the system is...
• Re: broke down in Portland, need help
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 9 Jun 2019 13:17:13 -0400
  Dan, The pump only runs for about 10 seconds when the ignition is turned on, to pressurize the continuous circulating system. So, turn off...
• Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 21:38:04 -0800
  ...ignition in a 12 volt car, you could use this 6 volt ignition system on your 12 volt rig, and have electronic ignition ! The...
• Re: signal to 85 Tach.
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 08:10:28 +0300
  Brakerless ignition system means, that there are no physical switch in there. But there is an electronic device such as Transistor or Thyristor wich...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:22:12 -0400
  At 08:06 PM 8/31/2013, JRodgers wrote: >Key in the ignition - Tranny to neutral, turn switch - system hot, pause >- turn switch to...
• Re: Charging system update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:46:35 -0400
  ...The light bulb also serves as a resistor so the back feed from the alternator will not keep the engine running when the ignition...
• Re: Ignition prob ?, '85
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 16:14:06 -0700 (PDT)
  So Tim Smith says: > > Has anyone had a slow/intermittent failure of an ignition component > that occurs after the engine/component has warmed up...
• Re: '86-on idle stabilizer cleaning tip
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Mon, 03 Feb 1997 15:05:16 -0800
  ...Any suggestions out there as to possible causes? Ignition parts are new, fuel system has had Techron, but it constantly hunts up and down...
• Re: hunting idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 14:16:47 -0700
  ...I pulled out the points and replaced it with a $59 pointless ignition system. Works perfectly and that's been 3 yrs ago. if...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:17:02 -0500
  ...van >cause/contribute to fuel injection system problems/failure on a 1980 >Westy with electronic ignition system? Somebody here undoubtedly knows, but until they...
• Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500
  ...low) manual transmission Full time All Wheel Drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan 1988 -- no US...
• Re: Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:10:00 -0800
  This is a feature of an alarm system. You can't defeat it unless you remove it. The manual seems pretty complete to me...
• Wiring in 2nd battery on Westy..
  Historical mailing list - carboncow
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:31:25 -0500
  ...independent system to now run off the deep cycle to keep it isolated? I noted my dash stereo stays on with the ignition off...
• Re: No Low Beams
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:54:55 EST
  ...system. The other three other possibilities are: Bad Headlight Dimmer Flasher Switch (the arm that you pull to switch to high beams) Bad ignition...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:13:49 -0700
  ...motor) was non sticky and showed 'ignition system fault' indicating that the measured voltage at the ignition switch was out of spec. Removing and...
• FW: Our beloved digifant
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:48:20 -0400
  ...the ignition amplifer (which I > don't understand why it would help with the tri electrode or > 4 electrode plugs), you FI system is...
• AC - Again! '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:38:44 -0500
  ...Will the high speed fan come on if I DO THE FOLLOWING: (System empty or low on refrigerant)) Ignition ON ( but not start) AC...
• Re: Hall sender/advance ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 22 May 2001 18:01:55 -0400
  ...The ignition system in my > carbureted 1.9L boxers is the same as the ignition system in an FI > system! > > I do not have...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 21:33:11 -0800
  ...Push the button and the system is activated, the current is cut to your ignition coil (or whatever you choose), and the LED flashes...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:04:27 -0800
  ...New starter (engine turns - won't start - not even sputter) New ignition switch Fuel pump runs (pressurizes the system ok) No start. I tried...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:26:26 -0600
  83.5 wbx, New ignition system, (yes I have spark), fires when I inject fuel into intake plenum. Does not fire otherwise. I have...
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:40:18 -0400
  ...injection system must > be the primary devices(besides the catalytic)for emissions.Make sure they > all work proper,and your secondary ignition is in...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 19:16:39 -0500
  ...It also has an idle stabilizer, a purely electronic device consisting of a small green or black box that plugs into the ignition harness...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:47:21 -0700
  ...I > don't think there is a problem with the ignition and starter system. > > Thanks, > Blake > Actually, a bad ignition switch can, and IME...
• Damnagon stutter !@#$
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 17:36:30 -0400
  ...you test an ignition coil/related ignition components? -isn't there a over-rev limiter built into the digifant system? if this is engaging...
• Re: Engine build, part 5
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 01:20:35 -0400
  Just for us curious what are the details of your FI system. Is it C.A.R.B. approved (like the Allyson ignition)? Is...
• Re: Hot Wire ...point voltage
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 20:05:00 -0800
  ...Many to most ignition systems use the full 12 volts across the >points and coil for starting, and then once running, use a resistor...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:26:16 -0400
  ...It has plenty of range, so the A/C and P/S systems work through it rather than having separate arrangements. Neither system can...
• Pop Top Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 13:34:57 -0500
  ...Either could be used to alert the driver when the keys are in the ignition (door open system) or when the engine is started...
• Some other Oiling comments..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:56:56 -0800
  ...at whatever pressure the oiling system was under at the time the ignition is shut off. When the ignition key is turned, it activates...
• Re: Electrical System Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 18:20:45 -0800
  ...The "Load Reduction Relay" turns all of these systems off whenever the key is turned to the start position. It could also be the...
• Re: What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:41:12 -0400
  ...What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights? > > > Hi everyone, > A quick question for electrical system experts. What controls the > blinking of the temperature...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:32:43 -0800
  ...You > can see it throughout �automotive development - electronic ignition > replacing points, distrbutorless ignition systems replaceing ones with > distrubutors , etc. etc. > �There was the electronic...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:04:43 -0400
  ...Digifant I has >a throttle position potentiometer, an ignition coil power stage, and a >knock sensor set up. I believe the Digifant I system...
• Re: Name your price for used 85 1.9L parts!-Looks like all the parts are SOLD!
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 12:16:27 -0600
  ...assist pump ignition control module bleeder valve for coolant system (2) Coolant system hose brackets (each for 2 hoses) digital ignition stabilizer oxy sensor...
• VW cars vs. 1991 Vanagon fuel systems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:56:52 -0700
  Hi VW fans, Which cars made by VW would have the same fuel management and ignition system as my 1991 Vanagon Carat? I'm...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 22:54:52 -0800
  At 09:33 PM 11/4/2004, you wrote: >Push the button and the system is activated, the >current is cut to your ignition...
• Crane XR700 ignition system question
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:15:13 -0800
  Does anyone who is running one of these know what sparkplug gap to use? I lost my info in a hardrive crash, and I...
• Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 12 May 1999 19:03:37 -0600
  ...In simple terms, Motronic is an engine-management system with a single control unit for control of ignition timing as well as fuel injection."
• Re: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:10:27 -0330
  ...one for the "terminal always supplied > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:51:13 -0700
  Hi Coil terminal 15 of course is the 'ignition on' 12volts DC , terminal of course. On a coil system terminal # 1 is connected to...
• Re: Hot A/C Wire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:23:29 -0400
  At 11:26 PM 8/23/2010, Dennis Haynes wrote: >How about the ignition system and fuel pump is not fused. Yep, no nuisance...
• ECU questions: 1.8L to 2.1L upgrade
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 22:04:15 -0700
  ...Have pretty much gotten the coolant system figured out but am wondering about the ignition system. Will I have to swap all elaectronic items...
• Re: Ignition coil failure and ballast resistors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:36:25 -0400
  ...Ignition coil failure and ballast resistors Last week my ignition coil failed (primary open) which surprised the heck out of me since I had...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 20:29:09 -0500
  ...You > can see it throughout automotive development - electronic ignition > replacing points, distrbutorless ignition systems replaceing ones with > distrubutors , etc. etc. Agree, but also sometimes...
• 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 17:06:36 -0500
  ...Came back out, key in the ignition, ignition on - check idiot lights, listen for fuel pump to pressurize the fuel system, key to start...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:39:59 -0700
  ...I >> don't think there is a problem with the ignition and starter system. >> >> Thanks, >> Blake >> > Actually, a bad ignition switch can, and IME...